H-1B filing by state

H-1B Filing & Petition in Illinois — Chicago Metro

Illinois employers file H-1B petitions via LCA for the Chicago-Naperville-Elgin MSA, then Form I-129 to USCIS. h1bfiling.com flat-fee petition prep for Midwest employers.

Chicago ranks #9 nationally with 3,244 H-1B petitions in FY 2026 Q2.

Chicago anchors Midwest H-1B sponsorship across finance, consulting, healthcare IT, and enterprise software. Suburban worksites from Naperville to Schaumburg require accurate LCA addresses.

• Chicago Loop, West Loop, and suburban worksites
• Finance and consulting specialty-occupation documentation
• Chicago MSA prevailing wage validation

H-1B filing in Illinois cities (FY 2026 Q2)

3,244 combined petitions across 1 top cities